working in a rural town long-term - a raw perspective on a simple life 

Hello everyone ❤️ just wanted to share some things that my community is thinking about right now, I thought it would be interesting! Of course all of this is outweighed by how much I love living here, but I thought it would be interesting to share, as I have only made a couple videos about topics like these. I hope it inspires people to get involved and be part of positive change, I find it to be so fulfilling and motivating. Perhaps it’s the preschool teacher in me, but I always loved being honest with my students about challenges the world faces while using it as a tool to inspire hope and positive action. And to be clear, this really isn’t intended in any way to be negative, if you hear me out before commenting I think you will see that my full message is always positive ❤️ Sending much love!

Because I'm a science geek, I decided to conduct an experiment. Using a blood pressure cuff, I measured my BP before watching this video. Results indicated stage 1 hypertension. After watching, I measured again and my BP was well into the normal range. Therefore, Watching Cottage Fairy videos is good for the heart. While unable to test for mind or soul, I do believe results would be similar ;-)

“We are not born to this land, we are born of this land.” We should be treating it, and one another, as such.

Housing security on earth should be a much bigger and more urgent priority than multibillion dollar rockets to the Moon or Mars. Skewed priorities. Great video as always, Paola! I’d rather watch your peaceful mini films than any violent, big budget, low soul summer blockbuster? Any day. You are a better cinematographer and storyteller than anyone in Hollywood right now. By far. 🙏🏼

For such a young woman, this is a very insightful video. I am not very young (almost 75) and my greatest heartbreak was never being able to live as you are doing now. My plan, which would have worked, was to stay in Southern California, work for a decent retirement, then go home and buy a place with land. It never crossed my mind that the community where I grew up, and where I left when I was nineteen, would get worse politically instead of better. I could not live and pay taxes to support an area where hatred still outweighs love and compassion. Thank you for your videos. You have no idea what they mean to me, and how much beauty they bring into my life. Facing a situation realistically is far better than pretending that problems don't exist.

My once small town is experiencing this. We were once very much like Mayberry. Crop fields, cow pasture, mom and pop shops are now gone. Many people from up north have moved in in droves and they are still coming. Land is being clear cut everywhere. Wild life has no place to go. Housing developments are being built on every corner and strip malls and fast food places popping up all over. Our roads can’t support the major traffic we now have. The people who have moved here said they moved her because they love the “small town feel” but then got here and started complaining about not having all the urban conveniences they’re used to. Once C19 hit and businesses started to let employees work remotely from home they were able to move to rural areas anywhere in the US for cheaper than staying where they were while still bringing home a nice paycheck. The taxes are so high to live here now that many people whose families have a long history here can’t afford to stay and being forced to move. It’s such a mess. I will admit I miss my once quaint small town.

It was really refreshing to hear the downside to rural living, instead of only the dreamy and positive sides. Thank you for dealing with that topic.

Rural communities used to have somewhat affordable housing, but no jobs. Now there may be jobs, most are low paying and at least 30 minutes drive, but no rentals at all. If you can work remotely you have more options, but I'm not sure that's either sustainable or even constructive. City dwellers remember times like 50 years ago when you knew everyone on your block. There was a strong sense of community. Same thing if you lived in small towns. These days that's not true for either location. Maybe instead of running away to escape a crummy life, we'd all do better to stay put and focus on building a better life by rebuilding a sense of community?

I don't find any negativity in what you presented here. The concerns you raise are a realistic part of everyone's life. Your love for community is evident in every video you make.

We live in a beautiful small, off-the-beaten-track town in New Zealand. It's very quiet here, not that many job opportunities either and rents are very expensive and not a lot of houses available to rent. We are not from here, we just stumbled upon this place and loved it's natural beauty. We were lucky, we bought a property 20 years ago before the price of land went through the roof. We were able to build our own small house. Our property was completely overgrown with weeds which we have removed (well, most of them) and planted thousands of trees which are thriving, together with the bird life. We see this as our small contribution to make the world a better place. And it has really made a difference to our own well-being and happiness.

While watching and listening, I felt my breath slow and my jaw unclench. The disarming honesty and beautiful images worked together to make my anxiety melt away.

Your videos are a balm for the soul. I appreciate how much beauty you capture. I share your concerns, and I think we do need to keep the discussion going about what to do. We are all on the same team, Team Planet Earth. May we ALL thrive and prosper together, and by ALL, I mean all sentient beings and everything that is.

I live in a small, mountain tourist town with the exact same housing issue - many locals work multiple jobs! (We can only afford it because I work remotely.) I'm happy to see them building more affordable housing even if that means a slightly denser population. (And yes, the hospital and even Urgent Care is 45 minutes away from me, so I feel you on that!) On a lighter note, your hair looks especially stunning in this video - that braid is so long and ridiculously thick it looks like Disney Princess hair!

Love what you have to say, it is so true. In my original home town, the growth happened unbelievably fast. People fell in love with the culture, the location and quaintness of the area. Then they started complaining that the place didn’t have this or that… basically what they left behind. They started creating what they left behind until they created the landscape and HELL they had left behind. Felt our culture was oppressive, but they failed to recognize that some things that happened is our history and it is part of OUR culture. Completely destroyed our community and it is not recognizable as it once was. Very commercialized, very touristy, very snobbish. Locals, both young and old, can hardly afford to live there because of increased property taxes, etc, and housing shortages. Their way of life was shoved down our throats with very little respect for indigenous knowledge or people. Hope other communities learn from what has devastated us. I’m talking about Santa Fe, New Mexico. I am a northern New Mexican, an endangered species. Peace and love to you!❤️

We are obligated to be critical of where we live because the contrary, to ignore issues, will never bring improvement. Ignoring a leaking roof and broken foundation will not leave much of a home for children of the future. We can always do better, while still enjoying the moment and finding joy in what we have and where we are and with whom we spend our finite time. The is isn’t a negative mindset, it’s a necessary one and one as you said, would be better to consider as a community. We can do this, we can forge ahead to a better, safer, kinder, more thoughtful spot. I appreciate you bringing attention to all of this, to the effects of climate change. Thank you for continuing the conversation so that we can be more mindful of the people we vote into into seats of power and be more sure that they will vote in the best interest of the people and the land on which we rely to survive.

Recently on a Saturday afternoon I was in my local dollar store and there didn’t seem to be any employees in the store so we all just lined up at the self checkout and paid for our items. I was so glad to see that no one was just walking out without paying or yelling for an employee. We’re in a rural area and we don’t want to lose our store.

One way to help out a small local grocery store is a volunteer to stock the milk and other perishables for 3 hours in exchange for $45 worth of groceries. If many people in your community worked on such a bartering system, many would thrive. It's a good temporary alternative. Of course, the volunteer would have to sign a waiver as to any injuries since worker's comp would not apply, especially if they aren't allowed to drive a forklift. Arrangements can be made to work around the legalize issues. All small communities need to think outside the box.

You are so inspiring. I know you said you don’t plan on making many videos with this topic (global warming and its impacts) but if you were to make it, I would never complain. Thank you for your videos

Thank you Paola, your wisdom exceeds your years. It is easy to romanticise places you think you will be happier. I for one have done this many times, however, I have my piece of paradise now in Aotearoa, New Zealand and I have my garden that has grounded me and healed me through a pretty traumatic past. Climate change is so relevant and it is another hurdle we humans have to endure, yet I feel, that we will all adapt because that is what we do. I feel for you for the threat of wild fires and I hear your trepidation, it must be quite daunting when the season comes around for them. Keep making these videos. I am sitting on my couch after waking up in the morning with my coffee and start my day listening to you and I feel at peace. I bet you do that for a lot of people. Take care Paola, arohanui (big love)

I know that many people no longer have an interest in spiritual things, but prayer still is an undeniable source of calm in an otherwise troubled life. Just you and God talking out the things that worry you. And of course thanking Him for all that you are grateful for. The books we read and the music we listen to also ought to rest the mind rather than create anxiety. This has worked for me, considering I am by nature a very anxious person.

Sending loving and peace-filled thoughts to everyone.

You did such a beautiful job presenting a very difficult problem in a very difficult time in our world. As a 64 yo Boomer, I sure do appreciate young people like you who have the ability and the energy to address and take action on these problems. Thank you for your videos-they are a beautiful and magical reprieve, and always inspiring and deep and healing. 🙏❤️

You are a solace, a corner of comfort in my world. I'm a 76 year old Boricua living in Arizona, feeling a bit displaced, missing the Ocean, the flowing sweet waters, our rain forest.... Your essence & the beauty you bring into the world bring sweetness to my soul. Mil gracias!

While you spoke, I was smiling. I'm 66 now and have seen change in so many places. I was like you not wanting people to do things to the land I loved the way it used to be. My grandmother's 57 acre farm I used to lay in the fields and climb in the barn and run down the front field, across the dirt river road and splash in the river. Bon fires on the beach along the river in the evening and sitting on her front porch just looking out over the quiet with family. It's all gone. Roads run like patchwork through what used to be her hayfields and neatly placed homes line paved roads. Even the beach seemed to have narrowed. I went there with my sister years ago trying to remember the exact spot where her home once stood with the elm tree near the dirt drive. I never returned. Change is inevitable. Today my children have grown and are raising their own families. Blessedly they are near and we are close. The dirt patches where they played in the yard are now beautiful grown lawn and I spend my time raising chickens and tending to my gardens and enjoying my retirement and time with my husband. I know the daisies in my gardens are there only while I tend to them and my vegetables will only be there for the season. I can't stop change and perhaps it's really not my place to try to control what others do with the lands they own. I can control my land while its mine. Hopefully my example of caring for my land will insire others to do the same. The people around me thankfully care for their land as I do. I look at how things are now and move on rather than yearning for how things once were. I remember my mom talking how things had changed since she was younger and I do the same to my children's children and so this is the way of life. Change is inevitable and even though things that we find comforting and familiar change, it is now someone elses fond time for them to look back on in years to come and say "I remember when".

We have same housing issues here in Scotland . It is important to occasionally do a video like this , and fir anyone considering moving to a rual area it is important to know of the challenges as well as the benefits. Hope you are feeling much better after your illness

It is both young people and older people being affected by by the housing and climate crisis. I’m in my late 60s and being personally affected. People who think you are being “negative” for bringing attention to these issues just don’t want the discomfort of awareness and of taking responsibility. Thank you for being courageous.

Country living looks so appealing as the daily stresses of city life set in. No better place to find oneself in this life’s conscious interlude!

I live on a Southern Gulf Island on the West Coast of Canada. We are experiencing housing shortages and not enough people to work. It's juxtaposed with being a very desirable place for tourists to visit, and I'm not sure our infrastructure can handle much more. Also, folks with more money, then perhaps the average, are buying homes here, but aren't fully contributing community members. It's a bit of a conundrum. It's beautiful, and I love living here, and, it's good to not sweep the difficulties under the rug.

My grandmother used to say, "The grass is not always greener on the other side of the fence." So true....

Hi, Paola. I don't think you'll ever read this, but I just wanted to say thank you. I'm new here and I've been watching and rewatching your videos constantly, they help me not to succumb completely to the feeling of creepling anxiety that has been overtaking me lately. You talk about the possibility of leaving your home, becoming ill or losing a loved one so calmly I can't help but admire you immensely. I've been paralysed by the fear of loss as of late, I can't stop thinking about how I will eventually lose my loved ones or about my own death and it scares me so much, I feel like I've lost my capability to feel joy or happiness, I just constantly think about gloomy future full of grief and loss and eventually death. And you say that today needs to be lived, and it is of course true and right, but I just cannot deal with all these things getting to my head and your videos have been an immense help in dealing with all this day in and day out. So, thank you once more, I will forever be grateful for your content and your wisdom.

Appreciate your authenticity and the strength it takes to share your thoughts and inner processing .it takes a lot of strength to be that vulnerable . It feels as if you are trying to work something out on a very deep level . May there be safe spaces and people in your life as you do this . Don't sacrifice the depth of your process just to give people that you don't know their daily dose of cheerful .

Was having a bad day and watched your video and it put a smile on my face ☺ your calm voice and honesty and respect for nature brings me joy! Thanks 🙏🏻 Todd M

I've been definitely experiencing some of the same struggles where i live in the countryside, dear Paola. Anxiety is the leading feeling in young people especially... Thanks for touching such a delicate truth!💖🌿🙏

You live a life that we all dream of - peace, quiet, in touch with the land and hopefully free of stress,. Especially as we reach retirement after a busy life, that’s all we long for. You are so lucky to have this life while young. Enjoy every moment it’s so special.

I remember when the smoke got so bad that you had to leave home. It's definitely a time of difficult change. In my little world, I'm trying to help the situation by growing things that help the bees and by creating art that involves/encourages recycling and promotes sustainability. It feels like only little drops in a giant lake, but it's something.

Your words are very worthwhile, no matter what topic! We all have to work together. As a wheelchair user and minimalist, I enjoy outdoors nature, birds, lakefront, flowers, every day. I encourage everyone to not wait til your days are numbered to start living and enjoying the universe.

It's so hard to find people who are driven for good causes and also be humble about it at the same time. You are a true inspiration. As much as I am passionate about climate change, I've never been informed on community welfare. This video opened my eyes ❤❤❤

Thank you so much... We love you from Croatia☘🧚‍♀️🙏💙💚

I live in the UK and we have had a drought! Hottest weather for over 500 years. Climate change? Hose pipe bans. Very strange. Europe is badly affected as well. really enjoyed your video. Thanks.

You are truly an old soul. Your comments were very thoughtful, and beautifully stated! I've grown Echinacea and never knew how to make the tea - thks! Love seeing you film Garden and your beautiful hand dyed (sp?) scarves. You are simply a delight, feel like we've just worshipped our planet ❤️ 🤲. 🫂 Hugs!!

Appreciate your authenticity ❣️ Take care my friend

Very insightful and inspirational. As always beautifully done! 💚

We too have the same problem with housing in the UK, its so hard everywhere, there are many people who live in the countryside, and their growing family are unable to move near them, because of cost. We desperatly need more affordable homes. There are positive and negative things about anywhere we live. I love how you embrace the countryside and truly appreciate it x

I love the sound of the rain! It is my favorite. I live in drought striken Northern California and rain is so precious! We lived for 20 years in Paradise, California that burned down in a huge forest fire a few years ago. We had already moved away before the fire, but going back to see the devastation was absolutely heartbreaking! Climate change is real and it's scary. ♡

I live in a rural area in the heartland. Many young have left to seek employment, many older individuals have left because basic medical care is 32 miles away. At the same time, crime is rising exponentially in the metro area closest to us (about 1 1/2 hours away). It's just tough everywhere. Thank you for the reminder to be involved in our communities. (your kitten became a bona fide cat!)

Thank you, thank you, thank you for speaking out about these things. It is much needed. 💚

Such important things to talk about and bring to awareness. Thank you.

What a beautiful sunset and the sound of the rain on your roof. So lovely. Those cherries 🍒 you picked looked fabulous. What do you plan to make with those gorgeous gems? Those pieces of cloth that you had dyed turned out pretty. I wish you peace, love, harmony and All of Life's Blessings Paola and to All of those who see this. 🧡

Congratulations on one million subscribers. Your beautiful artistry and soothing soul has brought so much joy to us.

"Today needs to be lived" my new motto!

how did you learn which flowers are which and what parts of them are safe for consumption? Example, tomatoes are clearly obvious but most people don't realize the leaves or plant itself is actually toxic to both pets and humans. Rhubarb is safe but its leaves contain high levels of toxins. As someone who loves teas I would love to learn what to grow and how to harvest it while understanding which part of the plant is and is not safe. I fully understand about the cost of living. I live with my parents and I honestly don't have a choice. As they are getting slightly older it causes me a lot of anxiety to think that in a few short years I may find myself homeless because of the insane costs of living. I collect disability because of extreme PTSD. I often struggle to leave my home without becoming very sick. I take medications that I wouldn't be able to afford without this program, yet the housing allowance that it provides isn't even enough to rent a room anymore. I have been considering tiny house living or even getting a camper or something in that regard so that I have some stability even if it's not ideal, it would be better than being completely without housing. Shelters are filled to their max. Houses are about 10x the price they were when I was in my early 20s. It is very scary to be part of this generation of people who statistically are unlikely to ever own our own homes and to know that the people who have always helped us in that regard are not going to be around in 20-30 years, and even if they are, they can't manage the cost of these larger homes anymore either. I don't know what the answer is, or how to get there, but it's definitely an issue. And, as you said, the essential workers who literally keep our societies going, are greatly underpaid and are also burning out. We were blessed that my parents and my son had "essential" jobs the last few years, two in a grocery store and one as a truck driver, my daughter wasn't so lucky because she worked at a restaurant that wasn't "essential". So many people, including myself, have gone into a lot of debt because of the last few years. Unexpected and necessary expenses like medications, masks, masks for kids in school every day, the price of gasoline, and so on just pushed so many of us right up and over the edge. It has been a real struggle and I am certain that most people regardless of their job titles or yearly income, have been impacted in some way. For the longest time you couldn't go to the hospital for an emergency without first testing negative. Now, Dr's and Nurses are stepping down because they are beyond burnt out and they have their own traumas from the past few years. There are shortages in every field. Thank you Paola for bringing this some attention and still bringing a calm to it. I realize everything will work out, because it has to. It is just hard to see HOW right now. Sending you much love and good health!

Hello Paola, this video was honest and kind, you were truthful and that means a lot. We who live in cities sometimes take nature and the beauty in which you live in for granted, which is sad. I love rural areas but I don't have the opportunity to live in one. Everyone should be concern and proactive in the areas which we all live in. We should be working together to make it a place where our children, and grandchildren can live good lives and thrive. Great video to bring awareness. Hope you are doing well. I love, love your garden and all the beauty around you. Especially your gentle and loving heart.

Hi Paola. Good on you, never apologise for being a critical thinker, I wish more people were. The issues you addressed, housing affordability, climate change impacts, health care access or lack thereof, the difficulties faced by rural or poor marginalised communities who are often ignored by state and national governments……..these issues are global. Much of what you described are also significant issues in my part of the world too (Australia and New Zealand). Your community is fortunate to have a significant group of residents with a social, environmental, and community minded spirit, willing to work hard at making your community a better place to live in, for the benefit of all.

You are so right in what you say. The Highlands (of Scotland) have a ridiculous situation right now, where young people are being forced away from their communities because there’s not enough housing, nor any affordable housing (rental or to purchase). There is a direct link between AirBnB rentals and lack of housing,especially in places such as Skye. I know a well established business is closing this autumn because they can’t get staff, because there’s nowhere for them to live… I’m older, but I recently wanted to apply for an amazing job but didn’t as there’s nowhere to rent within an hour’s drive of the museum. And we are getting wild fires here too now, which for a very wet region is pretty ridiculous. Thank you for using your platform to speak up on this important issue :-)

Country folk are rich in wisdom and history. I live in a very small town and truly love it.🌷💕🌷💕🌷💕🌷💕🌷Your observations are both sensitive and intelligent.... thank you for your lovely heart and videos.PS.....thankyou for the scarf braid idea! I LOVE IT and will try it.

What I love about you and your videos . . . you/they are always so thoughtful, engaging, poetic, visually stunning, organized, introspective, motivating, inspiring, and expertly edited. You weave a story together so beautifully! I can't wait to read your book, because I know it will also have all of these elements! Your community is truly lucky to have you in it! Thank you for giving us something of value every time you upload!♥

Have a lovely week, I look forward to your next post. We have had wild habitats taken away literally 100m away from our house. They say affordable homes, they are in no way affordable, as you are finding young people can’t afford to buy, sometimes even renting is too expensive. We need to get back to times past, we really are messing our planet up. 😢❤️🇬🇧

I don’t find anything down about this video. As the title states, you’re being honest and shedding light on something that is very important and you’ve done so in such a graceful way. Thank you Paola. 🤍

Your voice is so soothing and relaxing.

I loved this video! It was shared authentically and is a huge issue that should be addressed.

I see you and Luke are also upcycling some of the old surveying sticks we have loads of at the office. I have used a bunch of them to build doors for the deer fencing I have used both on my porch, and on the front yard fencing I put up this year. I think I will get some more to make some trellises! Your place is so beautiful.💜

It's an important conversation for sure. Affordable housing is a major issue of our time. And lack of resources has effected many more Americans now than in recent history. Hopefully we'll make it through the storm together. 🙏

I live nearby in more southeast Washington in the Blue Mountains, I am glad you got a rain! We did not enjoy that recent chance of rain and so I finally watered my sweet plants today. I want to say that for me, the hardest part of these struggles that are arising in rural America, is the division. We have just been fed so much negativity and talking points we can barely think straight as a country, as this we have lost our common ground. I am a rancher and logger with my husband, this are terrible professions to some folks thinking about Mother Nature, but if done correctly both intensive cattle grazing and small select cut logging are able to build up our earth rather than wear her out. We need to graze our forests again, very mindfully, to prevent such rampant fires. And we can select log them for some timber for our local communities to use and further prevent fires. My husband has logged with horses for over 30 years now and I am just beginning with him. It’s quite magical and very unexpected and thing like this I hope will be considered. Paola, Thanks for being honest and yourself. Lastly, I so wish we could have affordable housing and most everything new we build to sustain communities, be beautiful and efficient. We need more beauty in our built world, it would calm things and center things.

Thank you. As a independent business owner. I have suffered. Thanks to all my patrons for supporting me I am still in business. I am so happy that found your channel 🍁😊🍁

I love starting my Sundays with you 💜 Thank you for sharing.

I am ALWAYS amazed by the number of comments your channel brings in. It is obvious how much people need and want peace, quiet and solitude. Somewhere along the way, we, as a society, lost our values. We chose materialism and consumerism over peace of mind. People spend and buy because they think “things” will make them happy. Instead, they make themselves increasingly miserable as they enslave themselves with more and more with debt amid rising costs. Yes, Paola, you bring to us great beauty by filming Gods creation and the simple life. It is a proven fact that stuff doesn’t soothe the heart and soul. Only time and reflection give us joy!

Love from a small relatable town in rural North Idaho! I can’t believe I caught the upload as it happened!! Hope you are feeling better!!! 💜

It is the same over here in the Colville area. So hard for young people. It is so important to respect our areas around us. Love your community.

Thank you for talking about these topics! It is true that if each one of us do our part, even just a tiny bit, we can work toward making positive changes to help our natural world.

I so much appreciate the courage to speak up, honestly and in a balanced way, about the challenges we are all facing on this planet. It's vital to break through the denial that is being used by many people to avoid acting for change. As you point out so clearly, doing anything is better than doing nothing, humility and humanity shine from you, Paolo, thank you so much.

Paola you are so inspirational, aesthetic, creative, eloquent, honest and I watch your channel with each new episode with such enthusiasm and thank you with gratitude for the hard work it must take to bring out these treasured videos each week.

I've found that there are struggles in every location we go to, some much worse than others. My human mind is always searching for the bad stuff and if left unmanaged, I will just dwell on the negative all of the time. Thank you for your content to influence my perspective. 🌞

Life and beauty come from within us.

Thank you for sharing. I've been fortunate enough to live in some remote places in both Oregon & Alaska. I've found what you've described very much resonates with those places & in my heart.

How beautiful colours on your scarfs!

Housing is the same issue everywhere. The rents are sky high. I see multiple generations living together to afford their home. Where you live is just paradise! I also live rural and have evacuated for fires twice and hurricanes many times. This is nature good and bad. Stay positive and wherever you live try and create home. Some cozy little touch that feels like your sanctuary from the world. Peace.

Thank you for this post!

The yellow fabric was stunning in your hair. I love how realistic this video is. I live In a very small community and we are experiencing the same challenges. We have housing shortages and the workforce is in dire need. Change is not readily accepted. Thank you for verbalizing the concerns and encouraging us to offer our help.

Retirement is on my horizon and I am considering something more rural than my current suburban existence. I'm adding these issues to my list of things to consider in my future plans. I'm glad you brought them up.

This video is incredibly beautiful. The shot at 1:24 took my breath away. I love your way of capturing all these moments. Also this video made me think about some aspects and problems that I didn't really think about before (not enough people that work in a supermarket in rural areas, the housing problem...). After watching this I can just say that I really like your outlook on things and this video is just stunning.

One suggestion for affordable housing for young people (or anyone) is a small house on wheels, with bathroom, kitchen, bed, storage, for only $20,000.00. The company that makes them at that price is in east Tennessee (Incredible Tiny Homes). They are designed for heavy snow load areas also. It find it so impressive that a person or young couple could actually have their own home for that price. They are even available with an entire solar off-grid setup. I know I would have done that when I was starting out instead of throwing away money in high rent. And once a person gets more financially settled, the little house could serve as a guest house or small RV. And, to boot, a much lower impact on the earth than a large home. I love and share your concern for the environment, Paola. Such beautiful videos.

You have brought up some very important concerns about living rural and the unexpected things that life may bring our way. I'm so happy you are feeling better Paola. Keeping you in my prayers. You're not a downer You're a realist dear ♥️♥️.

You live in a beautiful area that offers a little of everything: mountains, lovely wild flowers, and streams of soothing clear, flowing water - blessed indeed. Thanks for sharing! Love, Becky n MS

I look forward to your videos...... they are very calming.

Hi Paola - being honest and realistic is not being negative. It's being truthful and transparent. That's the only way we can face painful events in and around ourselves 💚

The lack of affordable housing for workers is an issue now all over the country, cities and small towns. It's a tough problem without a good answer.

Love this! And Congrats on 1 Million Subscribers Paola! So happy for you!

Gracias Paola por tu compromiso con la naturaleza 💙💚💛💜❤️

Always so excited for new uploads! 💕

So happy you are well! Love your viewpoint! ✌🏼🫶

A lot of people don't realise that affordable housing and food isn't just an issue in our own back yard but is world wide. I've learned a lot of things by watching people like you on RU-vid. This seems to give a better perspective than just watching the lopsided news reports. I live in the coastal town of Hervey Bay on the Fraser Coast in Queensland. Housing, affordable rentals, indeed any rentals, is a big problem. House prices doubled or more over the last couple of years which is just crazy and of course rents sky-rocketed too. Luckiy I have my own house which I'm still paying off. I'm 72 and my 96yo mother lives with me. There are lots of stories of elderly people like me being homeless, having to live in cars etc because their leases haven't been renewed and the landlords want them out. We live in scary times. I'm starting to sound morbid and down now so I'll go and watch something uplifting I think.

Thank you for bringing awareness

Sending you love, Paula and hope that things will get better in your area as well as everywhere else in the world! Thank you for being such a light during these tough times, even when exploring sadder topics. 💜🙏🤗

Im not a rural person...I love movement, shoppings, excitement, not so much quietness. Love variety, meet new things, cafes... In you I dont know your lifestyle apart for this video once a week, some countryside are close to major cities. Maybe you have your own friends and family in the same place, the company of your husband...i for instance need stimuli in another way. I like a place like that for weekends or holidays, but glad there are people like you that enjoy it. Its needed as well! Many used to say cities are overcrowded, in Portugal they were worried about the interior being deserted, but leaving nature by itself also leaves space just for nature. Your place seems organised, its keeps simple and as a natural as possible so nature can breath its own air. Of course you are going to need a supermarket, someone to work there and thats what it might happen in small places, what might be an issue. Its a choice!

You really capture the atmosphere really well

Wow, that’s so good to see you harvesting your herbs, fruits, flowers, and vegetables!!!

"Even though our problems seem more and more complex, the solutions still remain very simple" - David Attenbourgh. I find it very frustrating when I know that we can solve so many of our problems like affordable housing , unemployment , environmental issues etc...but corporate greed and lack of good political decisions making is preventing that from happening. But I do have hope, because I know that many of our problems have been created by us and can be solved by us- all we have to do is decide to change the better.🙏

I loved this video so much! Couldn’t agree more with what you shared and am proud of you for speaking out on your lived experience, fears, and hopes for now and the future.

I always find your videos inspirational and encouraging. Thx for all you do❤️

You are such a lovely soul, and your videos bring so much peace. Many thanks.